Los Angeles Angels center fielder Mike Trout is having a rookie season for the ages. He's a lock to win rookie of the year and is a top candidate for MVP. (Nick Wass/AP)

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Miguel Cabrera

Detroit Tigers slugger MiguelCabrera is looking to become the first triple crown winner since 1967. Along with Trout, he's a top candidate for MVP. (Charles Rex Arbogast/AP)

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Josh Hamilton

The Texas Rangers' Josh Hamilton is looking the win the MVP for the second time though he's not likely to top Trout and Cabrera for the honor. (Mark Duncan/AP)

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Adrian Beltre

The Texas Rangers' AdrianBeltre is a Gold Glove third baseman with a big bat. But like his teammate Hamilton, he's unlikely to pass Trout and Cabrera in the season's final weeks. (Orlin Wagner/AP)

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Derek Jeter

At 38, the New York Yankees' DerekJeter is hitting like he did in his glory years. (Charles Rex Arbogast/AP)

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Jered Weaver

After finishing second in 2011, the Los Angeles Angels' JeredWeaver is making a strong push to win his first Cy Young award. (Jae C. Hong/AP)

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Felix Hernandez

The Seattle Mariners' Felix Hernandez added a perfect game this his already stellar resume this season as he looks to win a second Cy Young. (Ted S. Warren/AP)

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David Price

The Tampa Bay Rays' David Price is among the AL leaders in most pitching categories. (Tony Gutierrez/AP)

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Justin Verlander

The Detroit Tigers' Justin Verlander is having another strong year, but his numbers are down a bit from 2011, when he won the AL MVP and Cy Young. (Paul Sancya/AP)

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Chris Sale

In his first year as a starter , the Chicago White Sox's Chris Sale is putting up numbers to compete with veterans like Verlander, Weaver and Hernandez. (John Smierciak/AP)

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Leading AL Award Candidates

While Mike Trout, center, is the clear rookie of the year winner, he is battling it out for MVP honors with Miguel Cabrera, left. David Price is emerging as a favorite for the AL Cy Young. (Albert Dickson/SN Illustration) (AP Photos)